Cerveteri

Overview

The Necropolis della Banditaccia in Cerveteri, which has been declared by UNESCOWorld Heritage Site together with the necropolis in Tarquinia covers an area of 400 ha with a total of 1,000 tombs. It is the largest ancient necropolis in the…

Description

The Necropolis della Banditaccia in Cerveteri, which has been declared by UNESCOWorld Heritage Site together with the necropolis in Tarquinia covers an area of 400 ha with a total of 1,000 tombs. It is the largest ancient necropolis in the Mediterranean area. The tombs date from the 9th to the 3rd century BC.

See also

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